The East Beach in St Andrews
St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland’s world-famous Home of Golf, is known for its historic university, medieval streets and gorgeous traditional buildings. Standing proudly on the east coast and within half an hour from Dundee and less than two hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow, the town is filled with exciting things to see and do, from St Andrews Cathedral to nearby Scotland’s Secret Bunker.
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Things to do in St Andrews
Discover the town's fascinating past, explore its stunning surroundings and experience golfing history in the place where it all began.
Golf in St Andrews
Stay and play golf in St Andrews, The Home of Golf.
Walking in St Andrews and the East Neuk
This gorgeous coastal location boasts many walks and paths to wander along that allow you to explore the area.
St Andrews Cathedral
Visit the remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was once Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church.
An accessible day out - Sarah Lex
Sarah Lex visited the StAnza festival, and checked out the beach wheelchairs at St Andrews.
The R&A World Golf Museum
Come and experience the history of golf in a unique location, just yards from the world famous Old Course.
Influencer Pippa's top foodie tips for St Andrews
Pippa (@eatinburgh) has been exploring St Andrews and the surrounding area. Check out some of her top recommendations for trying some of Fife's excellent local produce.
Jannetta's Gelateria
© @eatinburgh
"St Andrews is an ideal base for your Fife exploring. It’s a town rich in history, but my favourite thing to do is wandering through the winding streets and heading out to one of the town’s stunning beaches for a bracing walk (followed by a toastie from the Cheesy Toast Shack or an ice cream from Jannetta’s Gelateria depending on your mood!)
If you’re without a car you can still easily explore the area. Trains are now running to the newly-reopened Leven station and there are regular buses between villages in the East Neuk on the 95 bus."
Inspiration for St Andrew's breaks
The waterfront at St Andrews
© VisitScotland / Peter Dibdin
Places to stay
From luxury spa hotels and elegant guesthouses to cosy beachside B&Bs, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your trip to St Andrews.
A golfer plays the Old Course at St Andrews
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Tours, routes & trails
Explore the local area further with one of these tours or itineraries
What's on in St Andrews
A couple take a selfie on West Sands beach
© Peter Dibdin
Events
Experience what's going on across St Andrews, from sporting activities to music and festivals.
Places to eat in St Andrews
Jannettas Gelateria
Food and drink
St Andrews is full of tasty treats, cafes and restaurants to try. It's coastal location makes it a great place to try fresh Scottish seafood, and a stop off at Janettas is a must for any ice cream lover.
